Mary Elizabeth Phillips papers relating to James Fenimore Cooper
Container / Volume:
Box 1 | Folder 2
Image Count:
27
Resource Type:
Archives or Manuscripts
Abstract:
Papers consist of a draft, typescript, corrected, and other materials relating to Phillips's work on James Fenimore Cooper. Other materials include a bibliography of works relating to Cooper held by Rudolf Drescher, a memorandum of agreement between Phillips and the publisher John Lane Company, correspondence, page proofs, and printed ephemera. Correspondence includes letters from John Lane Company, Dodd Mead, & Company, The University Press, and other publishers.
Description:
Gift of Mary M. Bean, 2010., James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851), American novelist., and Mary Elizabeth Phillips (1957-1945), biographer.
Subject (Name):
Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851 and Drescher, Rudolf
Subject (Topic):
American literature--19th century, Authors and publishers--United States, Authors, American--19th century, Authors, American--20th century--Archives, and Publishers and publishing--United States
Contents: 1) Waldmaerchen 2) Der Spielmann 3) Hochzeitsstueck. The "Waldmaerchen" movement hitherto unavailable, deleted by the composer from the version published in 1888. Accompanied by a complete set of parts copied by the composer’s nephew, Alfred Rose.
Alternative Title:
[Klagende Lied]
Description:
Copyist's MS with corrections and lyrics by the composer. and p. 116 blank, not digitized.
